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A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a woman in an orange-red sari with a gold necklace and bangles, leaning in with a silver plate in her hand toward gilded deity murtis. The two gold murtis are seated and adorned with gold crowns, ornate necklaces and jewellery, one wearing an orange turban-like headdress. They are surrounded by dense garlands of red, yellow, white and purple flowers. A lit oil lamp stands at the right edge, and a hand with white paste marks is visible at the lower left. The scene appears to be a puja or aarti offering to the deity murtis.

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January 13 20152015-01-13A temple ritual photograph of two gilded deity murtis seated on a golden throne before a multicoloured garland backdrop of red, yellow, white and purple flowers. The murti on the right wears a jewelled crown, rich ornamental necklaces and a gold armlet; the one on the left wears an orange-and-gold turban and gold necklaces. A woman in an orange sari with a white vibhuti mark on her forehead pours liquid from a brass vessel toward the murtis, and another person's arm with white markings holds a small brass bowl beside her. A lit oil lamp flame glows at the right edge.2015-01-13A woman in an orange-red sari with a white tilak on her forehead stands at left, pouring water from a silver vessel over golden deity murtis seated on a throne. The two gilded murtis wear tall crowns, golden armour and heavy jewelled necklaces, and are framed by layered garlands of red, yellow, white and purple flowers. A second attendant with an orange turban and white marks on the arms holds an offering at lower left, and a lamp glows at right. Ornate gilt arch behind suggests temple abhishekam ritual.2015-01-13A ritual abhishekam scene before a pair of gold-colored murti of a divine couple seated on a throne-like altar, surrounded by dense garlands of red, yellow, white and purple flowers. A man in an orange-red garment with a saffron wrap stands at left, holding a silver vessel and pouring or raising it toward the seated figures, with his arm extended over the crowned figure's head. Another hand holding a silver vessel appears at the lower left, and a lit oil lamp flame is visible at the right edge. The arched gold ornamental frame and stone ceiling form the backdrop.2015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13A photograph of a temple abhishekam at an altar framed by vibrant marigold and rose garlands in yellow, red, purple and white. Two golden deity murtis sit side by side on a red and gold draped seat, the left one wearing a red turban-style crown and rudraksha-style gold necklaces, the right one wearing a tall gold crown. In the foreground, a person in a flowing orange robe with long, loose, curly hair pours liquid from a brass vessel over a tall golden kalasha-style vessel placed before the deities. Lit oil lamps stand at the edges of the frame.2010-02-12A photograph of a temple abhishekam to a pair of gilded murti figures seated on a richly decorated peetha, adorned with red, yellow, white and purple flower garlands and gold jewellery. In the foreground, a person in orange-red robes and a rudraksha-style garland of flowers raises an arm while pouring liquid from a silver vessel. A lit oil lamp glows at the right edge. The figures wear gold crowns and ornate necklaces. A stone arch frames the scene. One physical person is visible, and the a person field is unsure because no clear appearance cues for a person candidate are visible.2015-01-13Temple abhishekam at a shrine with two gold-coloured deity murtis seated behind a tall golden lingam on a dark stone base. A figure in orange robes with a hood pours liquid from a brass vessel over the lingam while another assistant in orange holds a plate of offerings. Marigold and yellow-red flower garlands frame the arch behind the murtis, and brass oil lamps stand on both sides. A bearded man in orange at left holds a brass pot.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple scene where a smiling person with a tilak on the forehead and a red-and-blue flower garland around the neck stands on a raised platform, holding a silver bowl and offering something to the deity figures. Behind are two gilded deity murti, one wearing a tall gold crown and rich gold jewellery, the other in a tiered gold crown with a red band, all draped in heavy garlands of red, yellow, white and purple flowers. A golden ornate arch frames the scene. A hand from the lower left reaches toward the bowl, and an orange cloth is visible at the lower left edge.2015-01-04January 13 20152015-01-13A temple abhishekam is underway before a pair of gilded deity murtis adorned with garlands of yellow and red flowers and a red backdrop. A man in saffron robes stands at the center pouring liquid from a vessel onto a tall gold-coated shivalinga-like object on a dark stone base, while a second saffron-robed attendant reaches in beside him. On the left, a bearded man with long dark hair in orange robes stands holding a flat tray. Brass oil lamps line the sides of the shrine. The central figure's clothes and posture are not clearly identifiable, so no a person identification is made from appearance.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple abhishekam scene at a gold-and-red garlanded deity pair. A person in saffron-orange robes with a white-and-red tilak on the forehead and long dark hair pours liquid from a silver pot over the shrine figures. The two gilded murtis sit on a throne backed by a red cloth, one wearing a tall crown and ornate gold jewellery, the other a pointed headdress and orange cloth. Thick garlands of red, yellow, white and purple flowers surround the shrine, and a lit oil lamp glows at the lower right. The person's face and identity are not established here; the figure appears as a priest-like devotee.2015-01-13